RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARMedical
Rescue — Gale River Trail, Aug 13, 2025
·Gale River Trail
51-year-old male hiker from Endicott, NY, hiking the Pemi-loop with his adult son · party of 2
Darin White, 51, activated his Garmin inReach SOS on day two of a planned 4-day Pemi-loop hike after suffering from exhaustion and dehydration near Garfield Ridge. Conservation Officers responded via Gale River Trail with ATVs and met White at 5:41 p.m. after he continued hiking down on his own, then transported him out and relayed him to his vehicle at Lincoln Woods Trailhead.
What we can learn
Hikers should be prepared to hike shorter, less strenuous trips in extreme heat and humidity; dehydration can occur even when drinking seemingly adequate volumes of water; always have a plan for self-rescue and know your limits.
Contributing factors
Ignored forecastUnderestimated distance